I don't know if it's been mentioned, as I'm losing track of things that have been said here, but I was able to completely avoid the problems with the nanny tracking schedules when I hired her using a regular buy mode phone.  When I hired her using the cell phone, she would show up in the middle of the night, and leave shortly after my sim left for work.  The problem in my game was completely solved by not using the cell phone when I called to hire the nanny.  In fact, I don't use the cell phone at all anymore.  It is the cause of many headaches.   

Yes, Kitiara, very good point.  The smartmilk thing is rather nice, along with the potty training trick.  Also, the related trick with the medical career reward is rather nice too.

But, I suppose if all the other bugs get fixed, and there's no way to salvage these, I won't complain too loudly.

It seems that all the bugs I can think of from my own game have been mentioned already, but I would like to add my voice to the chorus of thank yous for coming over here and allaying our fears and doubts about this issue.  So thanks!

I work with children with severe Autism, and have found joy in it.  Even when we have our "moments" I still love each and every one of them.  I also have some students with AS, and I enjoy them as well.  I find that even in their quirkiness, there is so much that we can learn from them.  I have found some of my students who have autism and AS to be my brightest kids.  Difficult, always, but very bright and always a refreshing challenge.  I wholeheartedly admire parents who love and cherish their kids who have these types of needs on a daily basis, and I marvel at the patience they exhibit.